Apprentice Early Years Educator

The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day-to-day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings' policies and procedures in all areas Why health and well-being are important for children How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely

Training:
Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams online). You are provided with tasks from your tutor and weekly and required to complete assessments each week to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard Quarterly reviews conducted by your skills tutor and your line manager You will attend Teams online tutoring each week with one of our Early Year Skills Tutors The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly at your school to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications You will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade

Training Outcome:

For the right person there is opportunity to secure a permanent position within the nursery.

Employer Description:
We are a family run Day Nursery and Pre-school occupying a beautifully restored barn, located in the heart of the Holme Valley, between New Mill and Holmfirth, just off the A616 Sheffield Road. Barnaby’s Day Nursery offers a unique outdoor approach to learning and provides rich, developmentally appropriate resources and activities in a safe, stimulating and homely environment. We pride ourselves in providing the highest possible quality of care, and have strived to make Barnaby’s Day Nursery the next best thing to being at home. We offer full and part time education/care for children from birth to 5 years, including 2 and 3 year old FEEC (Free Early Education and Care).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness